Local Obituaries for Topeka, Kansas & Shawnee County
Elva L. Buchanan
Apr 26, 2019
Elva L. Buchanan, 103, of Topeka, KS died Friday, April 26, 2019 at McCrite Plaza.
She was born April 13, 1916 in Emmeram, KS the daughter of Ed and Anna (Giest) Hoff.
Elva owned and operated several restaurants and a grocery store in Berryton and retired from the US Postal Service as a clerk.
She was a member of St....
Austin James Gardner
Apr 22, 2019
Austin James Gardner, 22, of Topeka, KS died Monday, April 22, 2019.
He was born February 5, 1997 in Topeka, KS the son of Ken and Karen (Creek) Gardner.
Austin was a 2015 graduate of Jefferson West High School and was currently working for Dr. Pepper. In his spare time, he enjoyed gaming.
Austin is survived by his mother, Karen...
Richard Wayne Bassett
Apr 22, 2019
Richard Wayne Bassett, passed away suddenly on Monday, April 22, 2019 at the age of 70. He leaves his wife of 46 years, Stella; two sons, Andrew and Steven (Jessica); and two daughters, Erin (Marc) and Sherry. He also leaves behind his beloved granddaughters, Isabelle, Victoria, Samantha, Caroline, Emma, Mazzy and grandson, Oscar. The son of Richard F. and Lorraine...
David E. Schaal
Apr 18, 2019
David Eugene Schaal, 66, of Topeka, died April 18, 2019 at his home.
He was born in Olathe, Kansas on March 22, 1953 the son of Donald E. and Dorothy M. (Mameghen) Schaal.
He was a retired tree trimmer.
Visitation for David will be held on Thursday from 5:00 until 7:00 P.M. on Thursday at Brennan-Mathena Funeral Home. Graveside services...
Susanna "Susie" Casebier
Apr 17, 2019
Susanna "Susie" Casebier, 71, of Topeka, Kansas, passed away April 17, 2019 at Stormont Vail Hospital. Susie was born on August 31, 1947 in Topeka. Daughter of John and Guadalupe (Carreno) Garcia. Susie graduated from Hayden High School. She married Ronald "Ronnie" E. Casebier on December 1, 1972, he preceded her in death on September 19, 1997.Susie was very active...
Bernadine C. Dreher
Apr 13, 2019
Bernadine “Bernie” C. Dreher, 79, of Tecumseh, KS, left this earth on April 13, 2019 surrounded by her family.
She was born on June 7, 1939 in Topeka, KS, the daughter of Leo Francis and Georgia Frances (Koehler) Donahue. They preceded her in death.
Bernie taught ceramics for a period of time. When Fred, husband of 61 years, retired from...
Consuelo "Connie" Obregon
Apr 10, 2019
Consuelo “Connie” Obregon, age 90, of Topeka, KS, died on Wednesday, April 10, 2019 at home with her daughter by her side.
Connie was born on November 8, 1928 in Topeka, KS, the daughter of Jose A. and Martiniana (Rodriguez) Rodriguez.
She graduated from Topeka High School and volunteered her time helping prepare food for the Mexican Fiesta many...
Pedro Blanco Quiros
Apr 9, 2019
Pedro Blanco Quiros, of Las Lajas, Zacatecas, MX died April 9, 2019 in Topeka, KS while visiting his family.
He was born September 12, 1946 in Nostic Mezquitic, Jalisco, MX.
His family received friends from 2:00 until 8:00 p.m. Friday, April 12, 2019 at the Brennan-Mathena Funeral Home. Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, April 13,...
Robert Eugene Zeller Sr.
Apr 7, 2019
Robert Eugene Zeller Sr., 82, of Topeka, passed away on April 7, 2019 at the Healthcare Resort of Topeka.
He was born in Topeka, Kansas on March 8, 1937 the son of Cleophus Thomas and Veronica Philomena (Beseau) Zeller.
Robert worked for the Goodyear Tire and Rubber company in Shipping and Receiving as a Clerk until his retirement in 1999...
Daniel "Danny" Sanchez
Apr 5, 2019
Daniel “ Danny “ Sanchez 59 of Topeka passed away April 5, 2019 at his home. Danny was born November 8,1959. He was a graduate of Topeka High School and went to Washburn University, where he studied Economics. Danny had a love for cars at an early age. He owned and operated Midwest Motorsports for many years. He also worked...
Gilberto A. Rodriguez
Apr 4, 2019
Gilberto A. Rodriguez, 79, of Topeka, Kansas passed away at his home surrounded by his loving family. Gilberto was born on April 13, 1939, in Topeka. Son of Jubencio and Saturnina Borjorn Rodriguez. Gilberto graduated from Topeka High School in 1957. After graduating from high school Gilberto went and served in the United States Marines from 1958-1963. He married Julie...
John Henry Suther
Apr 3, 2019
John Henry Suther, 69, of Topeka, passed away Wednesday, April 3, 2019, in a Topeka Hospital. He was born in Seneca Kansas on March 16,1950, and lived with his parents, Henry C. and Emma (Ford) Suther and sisters near Frankfort, KS. He attended school in Frankfort and graduated from Frankfort High School in 1968.He later graduated from Manhattan Area Vo-Tech...
Lisa Marie Shortall
Apr 2, 2019
Lisa Marie Shortall, 57, of Topeka, passed away on April 2, 2019 from injuries sustained in an automobile accident.
She was born in Topeka, Kansas on December 27, 1961 the daughter of John J. and Patricia Shortall Jr. Lisa was a 1980 graduate of Hayden High School and attended college.
Lisa loved spending time with her family and friends and...
Mary M. Clark
Mar 30, 2019
Mary M. Clark, 98, of Topeka, died March 30, 2019 at Stormont-Vail Hospital.
She was born in St. Marys, Kansas on January 27, 1921 the daughter of Gilbert and Louise (DeWilde) VandeWiele.
She served her country in World War II as a WAVE. Mary was a homemaker and a member of Mater Dei Assumption Catholic Church.
She married Francis “Joe”...
James A. Bernica
Mar 28, 2019
James A. Bernica, 65, of Topeka, KS died Thursday, March 28, 2019 at the House at Midland Care.
He was born March 10, 1954 the son of John and Ann (Galas) Bernica.
Jim worked for the State of Kansas Department of Transportation.
He is survived by seven siblings, Rita (Len) Higgins of Omaha, NE, Phyllis “Irene” (Bill) Weishar of Leawood,...
Manuel Roman-Cruz
Mar 27, 2019
Manuel Roman-Cruz, 24, of Topeka, passed away March 27, 2019 at Stormont Vail Hospital.
Manuel was born January 12, 1995 in Zacatecas, Mexico. Son of Miguel Roman and Maria Cruz.
Visitation will be at Brennan Mathena Funeral Home Friday, March 29, 2019 at 5:00 till 8:00 p.m. Rosary will be prayed at 6:00 p.m.
Mass of Christian Burial will be...
Phillip J. Hernandez
Mar 27, 2019
Phillip J. Hernandez, 69, of Topeka, KS died Wednesday, March 27, 2019 at his home.
He was born August 23, 1949 in Pauline, KS the son of Ladio and Mary (Juarez) Hernandez.
Phillip served in the US Army during the Vietnam Conflict being Honorably Discharged with Military Honors.
He is survived by five sons, John Michael Hernandez, Phillip Joseph Hernandez,...
Wanda Joyce Box
Mar 26, 2019
Wanda Joyce Box, 86, of Topeka, KS died March 26, 2019 at Stormont-Vail Hospital.
She was born April 10, 1932 in Kanawha, TX the daughter of Herman and Velma (Tacket) White.
Wanda attended Crestview United Methodist Church and enjoyed crocheting and painting.
She married James Franklin Box on September 4, 1965 in Ft. Worth, TX. He preceded her in death...
Carolina L. Hernandez
Mar 24, 2019
Carolina L. Hernandez, 71, of Topeka, passed away March 24, 2019 at Plaza West Nursing Home. Carol was born on August 24, 1947 in Topeka, Kansas. Daughter of Richard and Delores Balandran Vega.
Carol graduated from Hayden High School in 1965 where she then attended Washburn University. She later married Alfonso Hernandez in Topeka on January 22, 1998. Carol worked...
Ann Broxterman
Mar 23, 2019
Allene “Ann” Broxterman, 59, of Topeka, passed away March 23, 2019 at Shawnee Mission Medical Center. Ann was born on April 21, 1959 in Texas City, Texas. Daughter of Al L. Martini and Ruth S. Evans.
Ann graduated from Eagle Rock High School in Los Angeles, California in 1977. She married Stephen “Steve” Broxterman on August 12, 1995 in Topeka....
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